Cradle and All

I bought this book after reading a very high recommendation of it by Reviewer Debbie Richardson in Bookclub Magazine. Ms. Richardson was not wrong. Cradle and All is a well-crafted mystery/romance with intelligence and heart. I could not put it down. Every time I thought I had figured out what was going on, the author presented me with a new twist. She/he kept me guessing right to the end. But as good as the mystery was, I think I liked the romance even better. The hero and heroine in this story do not have typical professions. He's an Episcopal priest. And whereas I am not of that religion, for me this hero embodies the best of what a man can be. I absolutely fell in love with him. The heroine is a judge. Her responses to the surprises that happen in the story are intelligent, unexpected, fun and full of heart. I applauded her at every turn. Altogether this is an engaging read with refreshing characters and plot. Absolutely worth five stars.